Dance Theatre Specialization

(B.F.A. 60 credits min., B.A. 36 credits. min.)

"If dance is to be brought into universal use, if it is to help in the development of a more general appreciation of human art values, it must be considered educationally." Margaret N. H'Doubler, Dance: A Creative Art Experience

The Dance Theater Specialization is designed for students with a performance interest in both Theater and Dance. The Dance Theatre Production specialization electives provide a diverse selection of dance courses to better prepare students interested in a Theater Dance Production career. In addition to having performance possibilities in annual dance concerts and involvement in University theatrical productions, students may participate in dance workshops and student choreography.

The Dance Theatre Specialization within the Theatre major fosters creativity, mastery of varied dance techniques, and the training of the artist-scholars, through classes in World Dance, Modern, Ballet, Jazz dance and Repertory Ensemble.

Combining a Liberal Arts education with a dance curriculum the student receives:

Training by professionally trained faculty and adjuncts;

Performance opportunities, and the chance to work collaboratively;

The opportunity to develop and articulate your aesthetic both as a choreographer and as a dancer.

Training with and performing in the University Dance Company "BURDE," provides student the opportunity to work with professional dancers and choreographers and perform in the University's Broad Auditorium, or in an alternative dance space which expands the performance experience.

Collaborations with live musicians and interaction with professional dance companies round out the opportunities to hone the dancers' skills.

The program is designed to help students articulate both their creative and physical goals, and to prepare students with a competitive edge for careers in dance or dance/theatre and graduate school. Classes and workshops on topics such as choreography, dance production, kinesiology, and dance history equip the student with a more well-rounded college experience.

In keeping with the Mission of the University's commitment to collaborative service to the community, the University's Dance area presents performances both on campus and in venues around the city of Miami Shores.

Theatre Core

18 credits

TH 100

Intro to Theatre

3 credits

TH 105

Intro to Tech. Theatre

3 credits

TH 111

Technical Theatre Lab I(min 2 credits required)

1 credit1 credit

TH 155

Acting I: Fundamentals

3 credits

TH 439

Theatre History I

3 credits

TH 440

Theatre History II

3 credits

TH 497

Senior Seminar

1 credits

Dance Theatre Specialization Requirements:

8 credits

DAN 109 Modern Dance I

2 credits

DAN 180 Repertory Ensemble

1 credit

DAN320 Dance Composition/Choreography

2 credits

DAN 410 Dance Production

3 credits

Dance Theatre Specialization Electives:

34 cr. min. for B.F.A degree10 cr.min. for B.A. degree

DAN 104

Dance Appreciation

3 credits

DAN 105

Ballet I

2 credits

DAN 108

Theatrical Movement

1 credits

DAN 110

Modern/Jazz Dance I

2 credits

DAN 119

Latin Dance I

2 credits

DAN 180

Repertory Ensemble

1-2 credits

DAN 199

Special Topics in Dance

2 credits

DAN 205

Ballet II

2 credits

DAN 209

Modern Dance II

2 credits

DAN 210

Modern/Jazz Dance II

2 credits

DAN 219

Latin Dance II

2 credits

DAN 220

Dance Composition/ Choreography I

2 credits

DAN 300

Special Topics in Dance

2 credits

DAN 305

Ballet III

2 credits

DAN 309

Modern Dance III

2 credits

DAN 310

Modern Jazz III

2 credits

DAN 325

Dances of African Diaspora

3 credits

DAN 380

Repertory Ensemble

1-2 credits

DAN 429

History and Philosophy of Dance

3 credits

TH 180

Theatre Ensemble

1 credits

TH 380

Theatre Ensemble

3 credits

TH 459

Independent Study

3 credits

TH

Any TH elective not listed above

1-6 credits

Dance Minor

The Dance Minor consists of 21 credits of DAN courses. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses.

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